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VALLEY
OF THE WORLD
Nobel-Prize
winning author John Steinbeck wrote about the people and the land
of the Salinas Valley calling it “the valley of the world”
when describing the story that would later become East of Eden.
FROM
FIELD TO FEAST
This
combination of unique environment and diverse people make the Salinas
Valley a world leader in agribusiness innovation and production.
This state-of-the- art gallery takes you on an interpretive, interactive,
and audiovisual exploration of contemporary agriculture and its
historical roots.
Discover
the history, technology and rich cross section of people from all
walks of life dedicated to hard work, creativity and the search
for a better life. All ages will enjoy the multilevel exhibits and
displays, which explore agriculture from field to feast.
 A
BOUNTIFUL HARVEST
The
Orientation
Theater
program
introduces
visitors
to the Valley
of the World
Gallery,
with montages
of photos,
interviews
and photographs
from the
Salinas
Valley then
and now.
 VALLEY
OF THE WORLD
GALLERY
Visitors
experience
the gallery
through
high
tech
audiovisual
exhibits
as well
as through
sight,
sound,
touch
and taste.
The exhibition
focuses
on the
human
element
as well
as the
technology
of farming
and includes
personal
items
and artifacts.
The story
is brought
to life
through
audioclips,
photographs,
film
footage
of farm
workers
of various
cultures,
and unique
tools
and clothing
used
throughout
the decades.
Interactive
computer
stations
illustrate
the science
and technology
of agriculture.
INTERACTIVE
EXHIBITS
Explore
hands-on
exhibits
where
experiential
zones,
computer
and interactive
displays
introduce
you to
each phase
of the
gallery.
Gardens
of Eden
is a sweeping
timeline
of Salinas
Valley
agriculture
with multiple
activity
stations.
The Innovators/Improving
the Odds
explores
risk and
technical
innovations.
Front
Page shows
multiple
perspectives
on controversial
issues.
Visit
a produce
market
in That’s
Where
the Money
Goes.
Take the
Long Haul
and experience
the life
of a truck
driver
inside
a life-size
semi cab.
Bet the
Farm and
encounter
the risks
of farming
on a spinnable “wheel
of fortune” with
differing
outcomes
based
on changing
weather,
labor
and market
conditions.
WINE
AND DINE
Regional
chefs
demonstrate
their
creativity
with
the
bounty
of
the
valley
with
live
and
video
presentations
and
regular
wine
and
food
tastings.
Menus
and
recipes
can
be
downloaded
from
computers
on
the
spot.
See
produce
grow
and
learn
how
to
enjoy
it
in
the
Salinas
Valley
Sampler
Demonstration
Garden.
MULTIPLE
PERSPECTIVE
The
Valley
Of
The
World
Gallery
explores
many
issues
such
as
food
safety,
pesticides
and
biological
controls,
genetic
engineering,
labor
relations
through
the
years,
water
conservation,
and
more.
Visitors
view
historic
and
contemporary
issues
from
diverse
viewpoints,
and
have
repeated
opportunities
to
share
their
thoughts.
The
result
is
a highly
enjoyable,
absorbing,
and
memorable
experience
for
visitors
of
all
ages
and
backgrounds.
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